Miscellanea Curiosa : Containing a Collection of Curious Travels, Voyages and Natural Histories of Countries As They Have Been Delivered into the Royal Society

Derham, William (EDT)

ISBN 10: 1437142990 / ISBN 13: 9781437142990

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Miscellanea Curiosa : Containing a Collection of Curious Travels, Voyages and Natural Histories of Countries As They Have Been Delivered into the Royal Society
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1437142990
• ISBN 13: 9781437142990
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Miscellanea Curiosa V3 is a book written by William Derham and published in 1727. The book is a collection of curious travels, voyages, and natural histories of various countries as they were delivered into the Royal Society. The Royal Society was a scientific society in London that was founded in the 17th century and was dedicated to promoting scientific knowledge and research. The book contains a wealth of information on various topics, including geography, natural history, anthropology, and exploration. It includes accounts of voyages to remote parts of the world, descriptions of exotic animals and plants, and observations on the customs and cultures of different peoples.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different topic. The first section deals with travels and voyages, and includes accounts of journeys to Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The second section is devoted to natural history, and includes descriptions of animals, plants, and minerals from around the world. The third section deals with anthropology and includes observations on the customs and cultures of different peoples.Overall, Miscellanea Curiosa V3 is a fascinating and informative book that provides a window into the world of science and exploration in the 18th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, exploration, or natural history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.